Henry Huggins 4-Book Collection
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Henry Huggins feels like nothing very exciting ever happens on Klickitat Street . . . until one day when a friendly dog sits down and looks pleadingly at Henry's ice-cream cone. From that moment on, Henry and his new dog, Ribsy, are inseparable?and together, they cause more excitement than Klickitat Street can handle! This collection includes four beloved classics: Henry Huggins, Ribsy, Henry and Beezus, and Henry and Ribsy. Boys and girls alike will be charmed by these funny stories about an average boy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a lovable puppy with a nose for mischief.
One boy. One stray dog. A whole neighborhood's worth of unforgettable, hilarious adventures.
- Boy and His Dog: It all starts with a hungry stray named Ribsy, an ice-cream cone, and a very chaotic bus ride home.
- Everyday Adventures: From a guppy population explosion that takes over his bedroom to a green paint disaster right before the Christmas play, Henry's life is never boring.
- Neighborhood Friends: Join Henry, Beezus, and the whole Klickitat Street gang as they navigate friendships, rivalries, and childhood schemes.
- Classic Children's Books: Perfect for young readers, this collection of four beloved and heartwarming tales from Newbery Medalist Beverly Cleary has charmed generations.
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Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.
Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!
Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.
